Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Now Hiring: Nurse Supervisor (LPN or RN)

Sign-On Bonus Available!

Our Team:

Gifford Street Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in New Bedford, MA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers—the nation's leader in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. We provide a continuum of care that includes Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and mobile treatment units. Our approach to holistic addiction care extends beyond clinical treatment, incorporating recovery coaching, community outreach and partnerships to ensure patients receive comprehensive, patient-centered support.

Transforming Lives with Community & Compassion:

With 14 outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we are committed to removing barriers to care and fostering long-term recovery. Through collaborations with nursing homes, justice-involved populations, and community organizations, we ensure comprehensive, patient-centered support. Our CTC clinics cultivate a supportive recovery environment by hosting engaging patient events, including holiday celebrations, Black Balloon Day, and wellness initiatives. Additionally, we partner with yoga programs, animal therapy providers, and health services to promote holistic healing and whole-person well-being throughout the recovery journey.

Where Passion Meets Purpose. Join Our Team!

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 am - 2:00 pm

Our Benefits: 

• Sign-On Bonus Available! (negotiable)
• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Your Role as Nursing Supervisor:

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for directing care for patients, facilitating work flows, serving as a resource for staff, and providing team leadership in an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP) environment. The Nursing Supervisor maintains standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with clinic policy and procedures.

Additional Benefits of Joining our Nursing Team:

• Lower stress environment working in our medication dispensary
• No heavy lifting of patients/no bedside
• Stable shifts and schedule (mornings/days only)
• Early morning hours + early afternoon end time
• Be a part of helping others in a recovery environment
• Paid training 

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the Medication Room of the clinic is in full compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic policies and procedures.
• Supervises daily nursing operations for staff.
• Makes staff assignments, creates schedules, and updates schedules for providers and support staff when changes are made;
• Supervises and evaluates work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service or maintenance staff for the work group and other clinic staff.
• Ensures that medical records for patients are in compliance with clinic policies, federal and state laws/regulations at all times.
• Review medical records to ensure medical compliance.
• Oversee quality assurance activities and compliance to operational standards.
• Participate in program development or implementation of operating policy and procedures.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists with the recruitment, hiring and training of new staff.

Compensation for roles at Gifford Street CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Gifford Street CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Massachusetts as set forth below.

Role Location: Massachusetts

Calculated Salary Range for the role: $78,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Your Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years related nursing practice is required (behavioral health/addiction treatment)
• Minimum 1 year of nursing supervisory responsibility required; prefer supervisory nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health environments, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for three years before employment

Ideal Experience:

• Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.

• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including the safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

• Experience in medication dispensing, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions.

• Understanding of nursing best practices related to substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.

• Accurate and timely documentation of medication administration records (MARs), patient vitals, and incident reports in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care.

• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN or LPN license in the state of Massachusetts
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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